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Iron is iron . . . but rails are made of high-strength steel. (Which is made from iron.)
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Why is iron used for railway lines?
Iron is rarely used anymore in railway lines. Steel is used mostly now because it is very flexible and is less vulnerable to cracking and chipping.
Which metal is used to mend railway tracks?
The key element in railway lines depending on the railway line is, occasionally copper, magnesium and stainless steel.
What type of steel is used in the making of railway lines?
C-Mn steel
Why are solids used for railway lines?
They are used so that the railway track doesn't compress or move, and stay's the same so the train doesn't squash the track.
Is iron used for making wires?
no
Why is iron used for making gates?
The reason for use of iron making garden gates is that they are resistant to corrosion.
Why iron is used in making almirah?
Because iron is a cheap metal.
Why is iron used for making garden gates?
The reason for use of iron making garden gates is that they are resistant to corrosion.
When aluminium and iron oxide react together one of product is iron what is the formula?
You are looking at the thermite reaction, often used to weld into place railway lines (or if you are in america railroad tracks), which is the reduction of Iron (Fe) oxide with aluminium (Al) powder. The formula for the reaction is;2 Al + Fe2O3 -->2 Al2O3 + 2 Fe
How is iron ore used in industry?
used in making steel
What type of material used for railway track and why?
cast iron, good in compression & can absorbs more energy
Are railway tracks and railway lines the same?
No. Railway tracks are only the rails and ties/sleepers and hardware used to hold the track in place. A railway line is a set of tracks designed to move a train between at least 2 points. A railway line can consist of many tracks.
